Phoenician Purple vs Exile Blue

How close are they?

ΔE 29.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Exile Blue is a little darker, cooler than Phoenician Purple.

Can I use Exile Blue instead of Phoenician Purple?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Exile Blue is a little darker, cooler than Phoenician Purple.

Can I use Phoenician Purple instead of Exile Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phoenician Purple is a little lighter, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.